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State Takes Control of 9 Counties | Charleston News
State school board makes major moves this week, lifting emergency status in Randolph County while extending it in Roane and declaring a new one in Harrison — bringing total counties under state control to nine. Harrison now faces state-run financial and personnel decisions as local board members overstepped by meddling in staffing and programs, prompting state criticism. Roane gets more time to stabilize finances, while Randolph’s exit follows tough cuts and school closures. The board also set vague new goals for the superintendent and re-elected Paul Hardesty as president amid debate over…
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